Specialties School
Published Feb 16, 2005
Does anyone have a protocol for giving OTC meds
at school? We currently have to call a parent before
giving Tylenol, Tums, etc. How do others do this?
Also, do you call for EVERYTHING>>>>>calamine,
hct cream, orajel, cough drops......I know that in
theory we are supposed to, but do you have a
parent give an ok in advance or do you call each time?
Please let me know....
Also, if you have protocols or parent permissions, would
you be willing to send me copies?
Thanks!
bergren
1,112 Posts
This is controlled by state law and the nurse practice act in your state. I would contact your State school nurse organization http://www.nasn.org/community/affiliates.htm or your state Board of Nursing. http://www.ncsbn.org/
In the 4 states I have been a school nurse in, you need a doctors order to give OTCs, just as you would in a hospital. We as licensed professionals need an order from an MD or NP to administer OTC, we cannot take orders for medication from parents. And they must send in the meds in the original bottle. It applies to staff members also - cannot administer OTC meds to them.
Does anyone have a protocol for giving OTC medsat school? We currently have to call a parent beforegiving Tylenol, Tums, etc. How do others do this?Also, do you call for EVERYTHING>>>>>calamine,hct cream, orajel, cough drops......I know that in theory we are supposed to, but do you have a parent give an ok in advance or do you call each time?Please let me know....Also, if you have protocols or parent permissions, wouldyou be willing to send me copies?Thanks!
sarahsmommie
3 Posts
I understand that there must be a doctor's order, what I am
looking for is more a standard or specific guidelines....a list of
"20 questions".....have you eaten today....are you pregnant....
etc
genuinely
When I worked as a substitute school nurse and what I can recall as a parent from when my younger children were in school,Parents signed a release at the beginning of the school year for Tylenol to be given;this was optional.
This form is probably available in your local school district.Parents may have specified on the health form they filled out at the beginning of the school year
whether you could give the other items without calling. Cough drops were pretty routine at a camp infirmary and I think also in schools where I worked.
DDRN4me
761 Posts
We do not give any meds without both an MD and a parent signature. I do give cough drops and otc creams like eucerin, desitin, vaseline, etc without. If i so not have permission slips signed i call parent the first time and then resend the permission slip home, usually get it completed after i have to call!
presC.
436 Posts
hi mgallant, can you share the permission slip form? what's in it?
i used to work in e.d. and this is my first time to work in school. as of now, i have no guidelines or format that i can follow. i'm making health records for the entire sch. (prep, elem. high-school and college) can you also share some format for this?
i would really appreciate if you could help me.
thanks. :)
Maine has some on their website:
http://www.state.me.us/education/sh/contents.htm
Virginia
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/Health/LF-009.pdf
Colorado provides forms: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/RSS-Nurse.asp
CT: http://www.state.ct.us/sde/deps/Student/Health/Index.htm
NASN sells a lot on documentation and protocols: http://www.nasn.org
Maine has some on their website: http://www.state.me.us/education/sh/contents.htmVirginiahttp://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/Health/LF-009.pdfColorado provides forms: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/RSS-Nurse.aspCT: http://www.state.ct.us/sde/deps/Student/Health/Index.htmNASN sells a lot on documentation and protocols: www.nasn.org
NASN sells a lot on documentation and protocols: www.nasn.org
thanks martha. will visit these helpful sites now. :)
sorry this took so long to replt, presC..i will be happy to send you a copy..i am on vacation from school this week, s o will send it when i get back to my office so i can bring one home to scan. Mary. I do keep a folder for each student , according to program, with all signed permissions as well as a nurses note , in which i document all interactions..you never know when that will come in handy! Marry
hi mgallant, can you share the permission slip form? what's in it?i used to work in e.d. and this is my first time to work in school. as of now, i have no guidelines or format that i can follow. i'm making health records for the entire sch. (prep, elem. high-school and college) can you also share some format for this?i would really appreciate if you could help me. thanks. :)
schoolrn
I understand that there must be a doctor's order, what I amlooking for is more a standard or specific guidelines....a list of"20 questions".....have you eaten today....are you pregnant....etc
We have standing orders from a local doc. If you still do not have anything, get me your mailing address and I can send you a copy of ours. We still have permission forms from parents and we notify them of anything we deem pertinent, but having a doctor's protocol sure helps.
thanks mgallant. and i appreciate your kindness/help. :)